Google Translate

What problem did Randall Garcia and his wife think they would face when they went to Russia for the World Cup?

• They thought they would have trouble finding a place to stay.

• They thought they would have trouble communicating with locals.

• They thought they would have trouble getting tickets to the games.

• They thought they would have trouble finding authentic Russian souvenirs.

Which statement about Google Translate is NOT true?

• People do not have to pay extra money to use it.

• It is useful for basic communication rather than academic research.

• It can only be used in the languages of “developed countries”.

• It requires a daily subscription fee for usage.

How many words does Google Translate translate every day?

• 100 million

• 100 billion

• 500 million

• 1/1000000

What are some limitations of Google Translate, according to Andrew Cohen?

• It cannot deal effectively with the connotations of word meanings.

• It cannot interpret the intentions of the person who is trying to communicate.

• It may encounter substantial obstacle when trying to render humor or apologies in a manner that avoids misinterpretation.

• All three choices above.

According to the text, why is Google Translate considered a valuable tool for travelers?

• It can help with booking flights.

• It can instantly translate spoken language.

• It offers free travel recommendations.

• It provides real-time weather updates.

How does Google Translate work on smartphones?

• It can only translate written text.

• It requires a subscription fee for usage.

• Users can type or speak sentences, and the translation appears on the screen or can be heard.

• It works without an internet connection.

What is the main idea of the text?

• Google Translate is a widely used mobile app that helps people overcome language barriers.

• Google Translate is a perfect tool for communicating with people who speak different languages.

• Google Translate is a new technology that has not yet gained people's trust.

• Google Translate is a tool mainly used for academic research.